The effects of acid rain are most prominent in aquatic environments such as lakes, rivers, creeks and marches. However, acid precipitation is increasingly damaging forest ecosystems through the leeching of soil nutrients and weakening of trees' natural defenses.
An aspiring surgical nurse who seeks a more thorough education might pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a 4-year degree program that includes two years of supervised clinical practice in a hospital or another healthcare facility.
Many hospital based nursing programs additionally offer programs for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who want to become RNs. These LPN-RN programs usually take about two years to complete. Some programs may award an associate degree upon completion of the program, but programs may, alternatively, award a diploma.